It took 6 years for Brand Lazore’s bench to finally be in a place where people can enjoy seeing and using it, and he couldn’t be happier that its new home is on the Onondaga Community College quad. “It makes me feel great to see my work on campus. I want students to know I was able to make a…
Rob Kent '82 has dedicated his professional life to working on one of our nation's biggest problems. As General Counsel at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, his primary focus is the United States' drug overdose epidemic. "In 2021 we had over 107,000 people die from drug…
Ralph Kazmirski, '18 knows the power of addiction. He also know the joy that comes from sobriety. After decades of heavy alcohol use and a lengthy prison sentence, he's living his best life working seven days a week and helping convince those experiencing difficult times there's a better way. "I…
London Ladd '95 is making the most of his high-profile opportunities. He's a nationally-known illustrator who came to Onondaga Community College three decades ago from Corcoran High School and earned his Art degree here. His amazing talents were on display recently in the New York Times when…
There was a time not that long ago when James Domroe's "office" was the nearest Panera Bread Company. When Domroe and Deven Coleman, the first two employees of 325 Productions, weren't shooting videos, they were editing them in a Panera and using their wifi to send videos to their clients. "I…
Michael Speach '02 is putting a new spin on fundraising for not-for-profit agencies. Speach is the President and Head Chocolatier of the 104-year-old Speach Family Candy Shoppe. He's brought a jukebox into his store and filled it with hit records. Customers visiting his business at 2400 Lodi…
Mikaelie (Fletcher) Lanzafame '11 has a challenging job. As a Human Resources Business Partner at Marquardt Switches in Cazenovia, she's trying to find workers at a time of profound labor shortages. The plant has approximately 260 employees and dozens of openings. "Our apply rates are down. We…
Life circumstances propelled Dorothy Davis toward a health-related career without her even realizing it. When she was growing up and her father became ill, her mother decided to go back to school and earn her Certified Nursing Assistant certification so she could support the family. Davis helped…
The amazing Kayla McKeon '22 has done it again!
McKeon has helped design the first Barbie Doll with Down Syndrome. Her story was highlighted earlier this week on ABC Television's Good Morning America and local ABC affiliate WSYR TV…
MaryPat Carhart fell in love with the possibility of a career in health care at a young age. She was a student at East Syracuse Minoa High School who found her calling in BOCES LPN program. While working as a Licensed Practical Nurse she decided to come to Onondaga Community College and pursue a…
When Jodi DeAugustine '89 graduated from Cicero-North Syracuse High School and came to Onondaga Community College, her plan was to stay for one semester, earn some college credits, and transfer to a four-year school. She was a first-generation college student who grew up in a single parent home…
Chidera Joseph is stunning, hilarious, and brilliant.
She's a far cry from the 11-year-old girl who immigrated to the United States from Nigeria after being orphaned. Joseph credits Onondaga Community College with making a life-changing difference in her journey. "My second semester at…